Role of the FortiGate-80D:
An edge firewall and VPN concentrator for small enterprises and branch offices, offering a compact and cost-effective security solution.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Encrypted traffic, cloud services, and remote access have intensified bandwidth and inspection requirements, surpassing the capabilities of older appliances.
Modern Demands:
Deep TLS inspection, advanced threat protection, integrated SD-WAN, and centralized management are now standard expectations.
Strategic Upgrade:
Select a modern replacement that aligns with performance, inspection needs, cloud integration, and lifecycle support for long-term security and operational gains.
No Security Patches
Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.
Lack of Vendor Support
Once support ends, there’s no access to Fortinet’s technical resources or RMA services.
Compliance Failures
Auditors may flag unsupported hardware as a violation of security and industry standards.
Operational Instability
Legacy devices may struggle with modern workloads, encrypted traffic, and cloud integrations.
Lifecycle Planning:
Track Fortinet GA → EOS → EOL → EOSL.
Seamless Migration:
Dedicated engineers ensure minimal downtime.
Future-Proof Security:
Replace with next-gen models aligned to your needs.